A black, organic residue of an ancient fern would be an example of which type of fossilization?
A)Permineralization
B)Mummification
C)Replacement
D)Carbonization

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Carbonization is the process of fossilization where the organic material is compressed and preserved as a thin carbon film, which is often black in color. This process is commonly seen in plant fossils, including ancient ferns. Permineralization involves the filling in of pores and empty spaces with minerals, mummification involves the drying out and preservation of tissue, and replacement involves the complete replacement of organic material with minerals.

A Black, Organic Residue of an Ancient Fern Would Be